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    415 W Surf St, Chicago, IL 60657

    12beds
    14,893sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    6,050 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $267/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Tree-lined streetPrairie style fireplaceSteps to lake michiganFlemish and english-bond brickworkLow-maintenance landscapeUnique arched ceilingOutdoor garden seating area
    Your tremendous 21 bedroom house OR 4 LEGAL Units OR 6BR Owners' unit + great rental/Airbnb income - YOU CHOOSE! Almost 15,000SF total, with 21 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, currently configured as three enormous, full-floor, 6BR/3BTH, 13-room, 3,900SF apartments, plus a fourth 3BR/2BTH, 2,500SF English-garden unit (see expansive floor plans in listing). Entire building is VACANT (except for owners) but ready to IMMEDIATELY OCCUPY OR RENT for your maximum flexibility. This double-lot, 55'-wide vintage home is in the sought-after East-of-Broadway Lakeview East neighborhood on a quiet, tree-lined street, steps to Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park, and Diversey Harbor. Large, gated on-site 5+car parking area. [Please note that listing template only contains fields for a maximum of 12 bedrooms, although there are a total of 21 bedrooms in the property.] Each unit has a Prairie Style fireplace (including the English garden level which has 8.5' high ceilings). Significantly newly renovated to provide the perfect balance of modern convenience and historic elegance, allowing maximum opportunities for a purchaser to occupy from one to all four floors. Each apartment currently lives like a single floor, single-family home. Blending a unique combination of Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Prairie Style architectural details, the striking facade displays both Flemish and English-bond brickwork and ornate ironwork. Bright sunrooms with windows on three sides overlook Surf Street and local architecturally significant skyline. Existing RM 6.5 (highest residential level) zoning also allows additional density and multiple additional permitted uses, including bed and breakfast, educational and cultural institutions, health care and religious uses. Multiple options for in-law, nanny, and similar accommodations. Large formal living rooms with abundant windows, soaring ceilings (10'+), original built-in bookshelves, stained-glass, and deep crown molding. Welcome guests to the gracious dining rooms with built-in china cabinets and unique arched ceiling and beautiful Art Noveau French doors. Large, eat-in kitchens plus breakfast rooms and walk-in pantries with separate laundry areas, and private exterior porches. Other features include formal entrance foyers and wide, spacious 24-foot-long hallways that serve as generous art gallery spaces. Opportunity for a huge roof deck. Stands away from surrounding buildings for natural light and breezes from all sides. New marble/granite bathrooms, frameless shower doors, refinished oak and maple hardwood floors. Of the 21 total bedrooms, 14 are king-sized, dual-window bedrooms with generous closets. Low-maintenance landscape with outdoor garden seating area. Next to Sheridan Road express bus lines to downtown and quick access to Lake Shore Drive at Fullerton. Short walk to golf driving range, tennis, private boat harbors, Lincoln Park Zoo, Trader Joe's, Mariano's, cinema, new Barnes & Noble bookstore, health care, restaurants, dry cleaners, and other amenities. Close to Latin/Francis Parker/Nettlehorst schools, and very near Everbrook Academy of Lincoln Park and several other preschool/day care centers. Historic tax incentives potentially available as significantly located in both a National & Chicago landmark district. Designed by renowned architect Samuel Crowen in 1910, the building served as the Greek Consulate and residence of the Consul General during the 1950-70's. Strong 30-year leasing history. Owner-occupied for 20+ years, first time on the open market in over a half century. Designated Managing Broker-owned.
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    Listing updated: June 27, 2025 at 12:49pm

    Listing courtesy of:

    Cassandra Francis 312-259-4011,

    Cassandra J. Francis

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12405596MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 12
    • Bathrooms: 11
    • Full bathrooms: 11
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 9, Bedroom 10, Bedroom 11, Bedroom 12, Breakfast Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 195 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X13
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 195 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X13
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 255 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X17
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 224 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X16
    Bedroom 5
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 195 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X13
    Bedroom 6
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 195 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X13
    Other
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 255 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X17
    Other
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 224 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X16
    Other
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 195 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X13
    Other
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 195 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X13
    Other
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 255 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X17
    Other
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 224 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X16
    Breakfast room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 100 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X10
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 345 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 23X15
    Family room
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 700 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 35X20
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in, Breakfast Room)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 208 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X16
    Laundry
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 40 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X4
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 460 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 23X20
    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Partial, Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Other, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, In Kitchen, Multiple Locations
    Features
    • In-Law Floorplan, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Window Treatments, Drapes
    • Basement: Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Roughed-In Fireplace,Storage Space,Walk-Up Access,Daylight
    • Number of fireplaces: 4
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 14,893 sqft
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    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 5
    • Parking features: Off Alley, Secured, On Site, Owned
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
    Lot
    • Size: 6,050 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 55 X 110
    Details
    • Parcel number: 14281240130000
    • Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Prairie
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Limestone
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1910
    • Major remodel year: 2020

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $267/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,990,000
    • Annual tax amount: $40,727
    • Date on market: 6/27/2025
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
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